A recent University at Albany study has concluded that excessive use of online social networking can not only be addictive, but may also be associated with other impulse control disorders, including substance abuse.
Dec 10, 2014
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A new fad diet making the rounds on wellness influencer Instagram won't actually help you lose weight. And it could cause dehydration, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, organ failure—even death.
Feb 14, 2020
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According to new research by academics from University of Melbourne and Monash University, using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Myspace contributes to good mental health for many users.
Dec 9, 2016
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A crowd-sourcing strategy aimed at accelerating research into metastatic breast cancer has connected advocacy groups, social media, and a dedicated web site to register more than 2,000 patients from all 50 states in its first ...
Jun 6, 2016
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People today constantly encounter claims such as "Advil kills pain," "coffee prevents depression," or "Hilary promises amnesty" as brands, news outlets and social media sites vie for our attention—yet few people take the ...
Sep 25, 2019
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Social network users risk becoming more and more addicted to social media platforms even as they experience stress from their use.
Aug 27, 2019
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The 'fear of missing out' (FOMO) phenomenon – a feeling that friends and connections are leading more interesting lives – is having a negative impact on the psychological wellbeing of social media users, a new study suggests.
Oct 14, 2016
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Social media's impact on young people is a hot topic, with most kids and teens wanting to do whatever their friends are doing, and parents worrying about setting limits.
Jan 3, 2023
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Teenagers with high social media use at bedtime suffer disturbed sleep, which in turn leads to depressed mood, according to new research from a Murdoch University PhD candidate.
Sep 29, 2015
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An academic from the University of York claims that some marijuana companies are using underhand marketing techniques to mislead consumers about their products' medicinal benefits.
Jan 31, 2020
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